Climate Schools Programme science practical 1B – electricity

Last updated: 13 September 2024
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Green energy transition 

This is science practical 1B – electricity of the Climate Schools Programme. The lesson is designed to: 

  • Help students understand how energy is generated 
  • Give students practical experience of designing and redesigning a device to harness renewable energy sources
  • Focus on green jobs 

You could teach the science lesson 1B – electricity before this lesson if you wanted to. 

This resource includes: 

  • Climate Schools Programme lesson plan 
  • Climate Schools Programme slide deck practical 1B – electricity 
  • Climate Schools Programme student worksheets practical 1B – electricity 

The kit you will need to deliver this lesson includes: 

  • Paperclips 
  • Corks 
  • Rulers 
  • DC motors 
  • Crocodile clips 
  • Masking tape 

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